Unbound is an anthology featuring five stories from popular paranormal authors, each set in their own unique worlds but interconnected through themes of the supernatural and urban fantasy. The stories provide readers with a glimpse into familiar characters or settings from the authors' series, offering a mix of diverse perspectives and entertaining plots. From Kim Harrison's tale of Jenks investigating a mysterious case to Jeaniene Frost's creepy New Orleans story featuring historical vampire characters, the book presents a collection of short stories that range from intriguing to compelling, with elements of mystery, fantasy, and supernatural themes woven throughout.

Characters:

The characters include familiar figures from popular series as well as lesser-known protagonists, with varying degrees of depth and development.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style varies among authors, providing imaginative narratives that range from light-hearted to dark, though some stories may feel rushed.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot consists of character-driven stories with no unifying theme, featuring familiar characters and exploring different aspects of urban fantasy.

Setting:

The settings vary by story, featuring different urban fantasy locations and historical contexts, often tied to familiar series.

Pacing:

The pacing varies across stories, with some feeling rushed while others are more leisurely, affecting overall engagement with the narrative.

The dim gloom was heavy in the lower level of Jenks’s stump, only the high ceiling of the cavernous great room still holding the fading haze of the setting sun. Working by the glow of his dragonflylik...

Notes:

The anthology 'Unbound' features five stories from popular paranormal authors.

Kim Harrison's story 'Ley Line Drifter' focuses on Jenks, a pixie, solving a supernatural case.

Jenks takes on a detective role after being approached by a fellow pixie in distress.

Jeaniene Frost's 'Reckoning' is a prequel featuring Bones, a vampire protagonist in New Orleans.

'Reckoning' involves real historical figures, the LaLauries, depicted as ghouls in the story.

Vicki Pettersson's 'Dark Matter' is set in the superhero world of the 'Signs of the Zodiac' series.

Melissa Marr's entry, 'Two Lines', follows a half-goat, half-woman character trying to retain her humanity.

The anthology mixes action-oriented urban fantasy with light romance elements.

The stories generally build on existing worlds, offering readers a chance to dive deeper into each author’s series.

'Two Lines' marks Marr's first adult story after her young adult series 'Wicked Lovely'.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The anthology contains themes of violence and murder, with references to historical horror elements that could be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance interwoven throughout the stories, though it is not the primary focus.

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From The Publisher:

Not all hunters are bound by human laws . . .

Revisiting the paranormal realms they've made famous in their wildly popular fiction, New York Times bestselling authors Kim Harrison, Jeaniene Frost, Vicki Pettersson, and Jocelynn Drake-plus New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Marr with her first adult supernatural thriller-unleash their full arsenal of dark talents, plunging us into the shadows where the supernatural stalk the unsuspecting . . . and every soul is a target.

Get ready for the ride of your life-because the wildest magic has just been unleashed . . . and evil is about to have its day.

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